The innovation and technology ecosystem has developed in various fields every day. The players of the field have continued their activities with all efforts. The creative and soft industries are one of the players in the ecosystem. At the beginning of the path, the number of qualified creative companies was less than the fingers of a hand. Today, however, there are more than 1100 creative companies assessed and recorded with the support of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs.

The export base of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs attended the China International Import Expo in Shanghai as the representative of the knowledge-based, creative and technological companies to identify the technological abilities of the two countries and use the opportunities created for the development of relationships.

During the ceremony to sign a contract for developing Khatam University in Pardis Innovation Zone in the presence of the Vice President for Science and Technology Affairs, the foundation was laid for development of the innovation ecosystem, technological research and startup development in Pardis Innovation Zone.

Knowledge-based companies and creative and soft industries of Iran in the field of digital economy attended the 32nd International Exhibition of Digital Technology, Telecommunications, Communications and Navigation Equipment of Russia with the support of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs.

Knowledge-based companies and soft and creative industries are among new organizations, the presence of which promises more active, more efficient and updated economy in the country. In addition, they are capable of being recognized as the most important pillars in economic development of the country.

With the presence of Sorena Sattari, Vice President for Science and Technology, and Kazem Khavazi, Minister of Jihad for Agriculture, a meeting of food and agriculture startups was held so that technology activists could speak directly about their capabilities and achievements and facilitate the activities of the businesses.

The head of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran, during his visit to Kavosh research town, announced the preparation of the necessary infrastructure for the establishment of selected knowledge-based companies in the leading phase of this research town in the form of 14 completed independent units.

This June, the Silk Road Science Fund (SRSF) announced its fifth call for cooperation with Chinese Academy of Sciences and Iran National Science Foundation in order to increase scientific and technological cooperation between the researchers of the two countries.

During visiting the final stage of establishing Iran national observatory, Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs stated: constructing Iran national observatory is the largest project in the field of basic sciences, which has reached the exploitation stage. Building and equipment activities at the summit are over. Early next year, the installation and lighting will begin, and in June, this huge project will be officially inaugurated.

Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs, expressed in the presence of a group of journalists in Kashan: government support of knowledge-based companies and soft and creative industries will increase with new government and parliamentary approvals.